IFGL is a leading independent provider of investment, savings and protection solutions to expats and wealthy local national clients based around the world.

They are headquartered in the Isle of Man, with offices in the UK, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and Uruguay. They have over 600 staff and manage assets of $27 billion for 214,000 policyholders in over 200 countries.

IFGL’s Isle of Man roots go back to 1978 and the company have supported a wide range of local charities, community and sporting events and good causes over the years.

Recently, members of our team visited IFGL’s headquarters, where they delivered an engaging talk to staff, who responded with many questions about the work of GNAAS.

During the visit, IFGL CEO Rob Allen presented our team with a generous donation of £10,000.

Rob Allen said: “GNAAS is really important to us. As a proud Manx company we’re supporting a service that is so critical in supporting the care and welfare of people here on the Island.”

Joe Garcia, GNAAS CEO, said: “We’re hugely proud to be chosen to partner with IFGL. The donation that’s been received will be a huge benefit in supporting the service we provide here to the Manx community.”

Currently GNAAS’ critical care service will continue on the Island until the end of the financial year, with Manx Care funding the service based on a per-mission costing and the charity committing to strengthening its fundraising activities on the Island.

It is estimated that we need to raise at least £124,000 per year to cover additional costs, specific to operating in the Isle of Man, such as safety equipment and crew training required for travelling over water.

A spokesperson for IFGL said: “Living on a small Island is fantastic in many ways but one of the drawbacks is we don’t have immediate access to major trauma facilities. GNAAS provides an emergency “airbridge” between the Island and the UK, so that Island residents who are seriously ill or suffered major trauma can be flown away for emergency medical treatment.

“None of us know when we, or a loved one or a friend, might need emergency help from GNAAS. There is no doubt the service has saved lives on the Isle of Man. Knowing that within around half an hour of being called out, a consultant doctor and an experienced paramedic can be on scene and treating a patient is hugely reassuring. It is a truly vital service for the Island and something we should all support.”